I’m in uber “maid mode” these days, since my bestie got engaged over the holidays! Ya know, magazines, websites, Say Yes to the Dress marathons. You’ve done it.
She’s the best kind of bride by the way, not wanting to go bananas just yet, but pulling ideas from her fab days as a wedding planner and sort of just posting them up on her internal inspiration board. So, lady, here’s some dress inspiration for you… when you’re ready.
So The Knot has some super fab wedding cakes up to gawk at… check out some of my favorites below!
Clean lines, preppy monogram and lemons! Love. And this particular monogram is PERFECT for my bestie and her hubs-to-be. Love.
I love this one too. So different, yet beautiful, southern and somehow traditional. Which I sort of love.
There’s something really beautiful, still, about all white.
And something so simple, elegant and fresh.
I LOVE THIS! A friend of mine stumbled upon these amazing cookie-cutters from Williams-Sonoma, via the amazingly adorable Creature Comforts blog, and passed them along to share.Also be sure and check-out the video on the WS website to get your very own tutorial. We love these, and at $19.95- it’s a totally affordable kitchen addition. A super sweet favor for guests at bridal showers, or engagement parties. Love.
APPARENTLY we’re forecasting correctly… again.
Check out the new bridal trend originating on the red carpet that Brides is reporting on from their Wedded Bits blog.
It’s award season… sigh. I love it. Everything that sparkles and shines can be seen on the red carpet every other weekend, and I can’t help but share some of my favorite looks with you. From the Golden Globes, and the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, take a look at some of the hottest looks this season.
Beautiful. Marion Cotilliard in White at the SAG Awards.
Photo Courtesy of Fab Sugar
So the Glee girls… clean up pretty fantastic. Dianna Agron of Glee looking STUNNING. Stunning. Favorite.
Photo courtesy of Fab Sugar
and Lea Michele at the Golden Globes
Photo courtesy of Just Jared
And again… at the SAG Awards.
Photo courtesy of Fab Sugar
Kate Hudson at the Golden Globes
Photo Courtesy of Just Jared
Christina Applegate at the SAG Awards
Photo courtesy of People.com
BEAUTIFUL in blue. Drew Barrymoyre at the SAG Awards.
Photo Courtesy of People.com
Kyra Sedgewick at the SAG Awards.
Photo Courtesy of People.com
So before it was even New Years retail stores were already swapping sweaters for shorts. Seriously. A little early? Maybe. But it’s certainly setting the tone for Spring. The hot new trend for spring is literally “Tying the Knot”, nautical style.
Get inspired ladies…
Polka Dot Sheath in Deep Blue $79.50
Banana Republic Rayon Striped Dress $98
Nine West Babealish $79
Four-chain link bracelet by J.Crew $68
Striped Pursuit Top $98 at Anthropologie
Longing for Yellow Dress $158 at Anthropologie
Glamour is the latest magazine maven to dip their hands into the wedding basket. GLAMOUR Weddings has some great topics including the “How to be you best Bridesmaid self,” some super sparkly rings, even a groom’s guide.
It’s worth checking out…
I feel like I’m always waiting to be surprised.
I love surprises.
Maybe it’s the overload of romantic comedies that bombard us in the theaters, but I’m a believer in surprises.
I’m not talking material surprises. I mean sure what girl doesn’t love to be surprised by diamonds and pearls, but I’m talking about thoughtful surprises. Unexpected gestures. I love them.
Now for the actual wedding day… I’m not talking surprises that mess with the vision created on you or your friend’s wedding day. Don’t show up in purple when you know you’re supposed to wear pink. That is not a nice surprise. But a nice little surprise that the bride doesn’t necessarily know about, really makes for a nice little day. I know of a bride who recently was surprised via a video image message from her soon-to-be husband of her wedding gift… a brand new golden retriever puppy. Wonderful.
I’ve aided and abetted a few pretty great surprises and while being surprised feels pretty wonderful, surprising someone else is better…
Ok soooo you all saw the Brother’s and Sister’s Wedding before the holiday hiatus right? Ok maybe not all of you did, but I did, and the Walker girls were sporting some lovely and non matchy match printed bridesmaid dresses. Which got the sisters in my house thinking a little bit… printed bridesmaid dresses. Kind of awesome. Oh, and Glamour has dubbed it a “Trend Alert” so we think it might be something worth mentioning… Mix it up though. Prints, solids, a whole bunch of different dresses in the same color scheme. We love it all.
Or just do it in small ways… like at your feet. These printed shoes from David’s Bridal are great for a simple and solid colored dress that needs just a touch of fun.
Seriously. I think the world just exploded. MAC, the mind-blowing cosmetic line that I wax poetic about has teemed up with my girl Lilly Pulitzer, the “pink and green queen” of apparel, stationary and accessories “it” girl, to make magic at the makeup counter with MAC in Lillyland. I don’t really have words for this because I’m just that excited, so just go look around for yourself. My favorites, the Hot n’ Steamy Pink Nail Laquer, the Pearl matte eyeshadow, and the Lip Gelee in “Preppy”. Love, Love, Love. Listen up all you little Lilly Loving prepster with your popped collars. I ask one thing this January of a brand new year. Put down the baby pink blush, and live a little in Lillyland with MAC. Just try it. You might like it.
